EuroBLECH 2022
As a vertical trade show, EuroBLECH covers the entire sheet metal working technology chain and offers the industry sector a unique marketplace for knowledge transfer, individual manufacturing solutions and worldwide business contacts
Sheet metal processing
The machine can handle sheet thicknesses up to 50 millimeters and processes a variety of materials ranging from aluminum to mild steel. (Image: Trumpf)
Trumpf launches TruLaser 3080 for XXL sheet metal cutting
16 June 2022
TruLaser 3080 fabricates parts in sheets up to 8m long and is particularly adept at cutting large and heavy parts weighing up to 7,850kg
On demand: Lasers in Action preview: Weil Technology
1 June 2022
Together with the organisers of LASYS, Laser Systems Europe will host the Lasers in Action Forum live on 21-22 June 2022, discussing emerging applications and technologies across various aspects and industries of laser materials processing.
Liebinger spoke on a panel at the Laser World of Photonics in April (Credit: Messe Munich)
Laser job shops, not just global entities, need quantum computing – Trumpf CTO Peter Leibinger
13 May 2022
Laser firms could really benefit from quantum computing, which should not just be reserved for the world's big challenges
New Oseon software from Trumpf boosts productivity in connected manufacturing
22 April 2022
Trumpf has released a new software package for production scheduling and control.
We spoke with Arnold Mayer, of Optech Consulting, to discuss his preliminary findings for last year’s global market for industrial laser systems. (Image: Pixels Hunter/Shutterstock.com)
Global laser systems market shows strong growth in 2021
9 March 2022
We spoke with Arnold Mayer, of Optech Consulting, to discuss his preliminary findings for last year’s global market for industrial laser systems
(Image: Andrey Armyagov/Shutterstock)
Laser cutting: An overview
21 February 2022
An brief look at laser cutting and some of the technology developments made in recent years
BrightLine Speed offers benefits for the 3D laser-cutting of hot-formed parts, such as those used to produce B-pillars and door frames in auto manufacturing
Trumpf technology increases sheet metal cutting speed by up to 60 per cent
25 January 2022
BrightLine Speed enables cutting speed to be increased by up to 60 percent for sheets up to four millimeters thick
Trumpf Innovation Days
For anyone who was unable to attend BlechExpo '21, TRUMPF is holding virtual Innovation Days on 9th and 10th November 2021 during which technology experts will present highlights of the latest TRUMPF developments from the show. As well the live talks there will be Q&A sessions for in-depth professional exchange.
Cincinnati introduces compact fibre laser
3 November 2021
The machine ensures users no longer need to count on contract manufacturing partners and mysterious lead times if they need laser cutting done
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Dr Jason Lee, of Luxinar, reviews competing CO2 laser technologies in terms of processing capability, relative lifetime and cost
Joshua Evans, of Bofa International, shares how proper fume management helps maintain the durability and build quality of metal 3D printers
Joshua Evans, of Bofa International, shares how proper fume management helps maintain the durability and build quality of metal 3D printers
Dr Christian Otten, of LaVa-X, demonstrates an alternative to emerging blue and green laser technologies for welding copper in electric vehicle production
Dr Christian Otten, of LaVa-X, demonstrates an alternative to emerging blue and green laser technologies for welding copper in electric vehicle production
Here a laser beam is being delivered via a flexible fibre to weld thin piping. (Image: Shutterstock/sspopov)
A brief introduction to laser welding, the technologies involved, and the advantages it offers over other joining methods
Takaaki Yamanashi, of Amada, shares how users have been getting to grips with the firm’s Locus Beam Control technology since it first debuted at EuroBLECH 2018
Takaaki Yamanashi, of Amada, shares how users have been getting to grips with the firm’s Locus Beam Control technology since it first debuted at EuroBLECH 2018
The coherent beam combining technology of Civan's Dynamic Beam Laser can be used to produce a wide range of beam profiles.
Matthew Dale learns how Bosch Research plans to use one of the most recent developments in laser technology
Matthew Dale learnt of smart manufacturing innovations taking place in Japan at the 15th International Laser Marketplace
Matthew Dale learnt of smart manufacturing innovations taking place in Japan at the 15th International Laser Marketplace
Dr Thomas Schopphoven, of Fraunhofer ILT, provides an update on the development of EHLA for 3D printing applications
Dr Thomas Schopphoven, of Fraunhofer ILT, provides an update on the development of EHLA for 3D printing applications
Pravin Sievi, of Scansonic, introduces processing optics that facilitate reproducible and highly reliable hairpin welding in the production of electric motors
Pravin Sievi, of Scansonic, introduces processing optics that facilitate reproducible and highly reliable hairpin welding in the production of electric motors
Jim Bovatsek, applications engineering manager for MKS Spectra-Physics, shares how UV picosecond lasers can effectively cut layered stacks of organic polymers in flexible OLED display production
Jim Bovatsek of MKS Spectra-Physics, shares how UV picosecond lasers can effectively cut layered stacks of organic polymers in flexible OLED display production
